ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY JOB DESCRIPTION
APPROVED POSITION INFORMATION
(to be completed by HR)
Effective: May 1, 2015
Title
Range
JCC
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67672
Research Analyst, Native Seeds
Essential Function: Sedentary Work
Description: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force
frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief
periods of time.
1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position, the role in the
university, and the supervisor’s title.* (This section is used for advertisement of the
position.)
The Research Analyst, Native Seeds conducts research in support of sage grouse habitat
restoration grants and contract projects awarded to the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology
and Natural Resources (CABNR). The Research Analyst collects and analyzes data using
statistical models employed by economists, sociologists, and agricultural scientists. The goals of
the project are to assess Nevada native plant and seed demand and supply, assess the
feasibility of Nevada native plant and seed production, investigate growth potential for the
Nevada native plant and seed industry, and conduct industry development and growth through
producer education. This position reports to the Dean, CABNR.
* Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job
(percentage first with heading and then bulleted information). If line of progression,
define for each range as above.
20% - Project Planning and Management
 Revisit past projects and research relevant recent work
 Create detailed project management scheme
 Supervise and train and graduate and student researcher(s) on survey implementation,
data management, and statistical methods
 Research and determine specific outcomes to measure and evaluate as determined by
project needs
50% - Data Collection, Statistical and Feasibility Analysis
 Estimate demand and supply for Nevada-produced plants and seeds with usage specific
to sage grouse habitat restoration and secondary markets
 Develop, design and implement mail, online, and in-person surveys
 Verify, validate, document and organize data
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Estimate costs of start-up and operation, processing, storage, marketing and distribution
for native plant and seed production in Nevada
Identify and evaluate existing or potential financial or policy mechanisms that promote or
hinder a native-seed and plant propagation industry in the state of Nevada.
30% - Reporting and Outreach
 Synthesize collected data and research into papers, technical reports, and UNCE fact
sheets
 Organize biannual producer educational events with regional partners
 Develop and deliver presentations to producers at educational events
3. Describe the types of decisions the position(s) makes independently as part of the core
responsibilities. Provide examples. If a line of progression, describe the decisions made
at the highest level.
The Research Analyst is assigned multiple tasks and/or extended projects and is expected to
know how to proceed with minimal instruction. The position determines the data collection and
analyses techniques to measure the impact to farmers statewide as the result of growing
different native seeds. The position assigns tasks to graduate and student assistants to support
the data collection, analyses, and reporting procedures.
4. Describe the types of problems, issues, action, communications this position typically
takes to the supervisor for resolution and/or consultation. Provide examples. If a line of
progression, describe the supervisory consultation at the highest level.
The Research Analyst will keep the Dean apprised of instrument development, data collection
issues (i.e., low response rates), and data types that that could impact the study’s outcomes.
The position will also report any issues with graduate student and student assistants that need
higher-level intervention
Select the applicable competencies required to successfully perform the job. The
selected competencies will be evaluated within the Administrative Faculty evaluation as
Competencies for Success.
Competency
Required
Adaptability
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Analytical Thinking
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Communication
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Responsibilities
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Human Resource Responsibilities
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Leadership
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Program/Project/Functional Knowledge
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Resource Responsibilities
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Serving Constituents
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Teamwork
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Other (specify)
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5. Minimum requirements of the position. Minimum requirements should be consistent
with the Job Evaluation Model. If Line of Progression, minimum requirements must be
defined for each range.
Education
Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Two years of relevant work experience
Master’s Degree
One year of relevant work experience
Relevant Experience: Applied Economics, Environmental Economics,
Agricultural and Resource Economics, or Regional Economics
Certification and Licensure: (bulleted)
Schedule or Travel Requirements: (bulleted)
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